Vehicle operations with the 2nd Logistics Readiness Squadron, Barksdale Air Force Base, La., wait to unload equipment deployed from Barksdale AFB to RAF Fairford, England, on a C-17 Globemaster III as part of U More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Austyn Wilson, 20th Bomb Squadron weapon systems officer deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., speaks to Airmen and visitors about the B-52 Stratofortress capabilities during a tour More
Staff Sgt. Scot Boone, 2nd Logistics Readiness Squadron training validation and operation noncommissioned officer in charge deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., directs a 2nd LRS vehicle operator at RAF More
Airmen deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., gather around a B-52 Stratofortress at RAF Fairford, England, March 14, 2019. The B-52s are deployed in of support U.S. Strategic Command’s Bomber Task Force More
A B-52 Stratofortress deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., lands on the flight line at RAF Fairford, England, March 14, 2019. The B-52s are deployed to support U.S. Strategic Command’s Bomber Task Force More
A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, before receiving fuel above the English coast, March 14, 2019. The U.S. routine More
A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, above the U.K. coast, March 15, 2019. U.S. Strategic Command forces are More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Zach Overbey, 351st Air Refueling Squadron aircraft commander, indicates the place where the crew would re-group in the event of an emergency at RAF Mildenhall, England, March 18, 2019. Air More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Scott Kubalek, acting Bomber Task Force Maintenance Group commander deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., discusses current operations at RAF Fairford, England, March 19, 2019. The co More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Austyn Wilson (right), 20th Bomb Squadron weapons system officer deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., and other members of the 20th BS pose during a press conference at RAF Fairford More
A C-21 assigned to U.S. Air Forces in Europe approaches the flight line at RAF Fairford, England, March 19, 2019. Passengers of this aircraft included Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Harrigian, USAFE and Air Forces in Africa More
A drag parachute on a B-52 Stratofortress deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., is opened after landing at RAF Fairford, England, March 20, 2019. The B-52s arrived at RAF Fairford to conduct theater inte More
A B-52 Stratofortress deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., sits on the flight line at RAF Fairford, England, March 21, 2019. The B-52s are deployed to support U.S. Strategic Command’s Bomber Task Force More
Airman Jessica Leonard, 2nd Munitions Squadron munition systems apprentice deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., removes a lug from a Guided Bomb Unit - 38 before its assembly at RAF Fairford, England, M More
A B-52 Stratofortress deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., takes off from RAF Fairford, England, March 21, 2019. The B-52s are deployed to support U.S. Strategic Command’s Bomber Task Force (BTF) in Eur More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Carlos Espino, 20th Bomb Squadron copilot, deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., shows parts of a B-52 Stratofortress to members of the local Wiltshire Flyers, at RAF Fairford, Engla More
Aviation enthusiasts and community members watch as a B-52 Stratofortress deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., returns to RAF Fairford, England, March 28, 2019. Lining the exterior fences since the five More
Five B-52 Stratofortresses deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., taxi the flight line at RAF Fairford, England, March 28, 2019. The five bombers took off together, the most so far during BTF operations. More
Three B-52 Stratofortresses deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., fly a sortie in support of U.S. Strategic Command’s Bomber Task Force in Europe over Norway, March 28, 2019. Forward locations, like RAF More
Capt. Richard “Hash” Brown, 20th Bomb Squadron B-52 Stratofortress pilot deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., watches a B-52 taxi across the flight line before take off at RAF Fairford, England, March 2 More
Staff Sgt. Jacob Tumbleson, 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 20th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., places an engine cover on a B-52 Stratofortress at RAF Fair More
U.S. Ambassador to the U.K. Robert Wood Johnson (left), meets Capt. Austyn Wilson (right), 20th Bomb Squadron weapons system officer deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., during a visit to RAF Fairford, More
Airmen deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., are recognized during a promotion ceremony at RAF Fairford, England, March 29, 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tessa B. Corrick)
Airman 1st Class Jerrick Worley, 2nd Munitions Squadron munitions systems equipment maintenance crew chief, sets a seal into a hub at RAF Fairford, England, April 2, 2019. Since being at Fairford, 2nd MUNS Airm More
Airmen deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., pose for a photo during a U.S. Strategic Command Bomber Task Force in Europe at RAF Fairford, April 2, 2019. BTF operations are developed to provide training More
Airmen assigned to the 2nd Maintenance Group deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., pose for a photo during a U.S. Strategic Command Bomber Task Force in Europe at RAF Fairford, April 4, 2019. BTF operati More
Maj. Gen. James Dawkins Jr., Eighth Air Force and Joint-Global Strike Operations Center commander, shakes hands with Chief Master Sgt. Christy Peterson, Bomber Task Force Mission Support Group superintendent de More
A B-52 Stratofortress deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., takes off from the flight line at RAF Fairford, England to return home April 5, 2019. B-52s were deployed since early March in support of U.S. More
Airmen assigned to the 2nd Security Forces Squadron deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., pose for a photo during a U.S. Strategic Command Bomber Task Force in Europe at RAF Fairford, April 4, 2019. BTF More
Airman 1st Class Austin Sawchuk, a crew chief assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing, marshals in a B-2 Spirit on the flight line at Royal Air Base Fairford, England, on August 27, 2019. A Bomber Task Force deployment More
Senior Airman Markeece Powell and Airman 1st Class Austin Sawchuk, crew chiefs assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, prepare covers for a B-2 Spirit after it landed at Royal Air More
A B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber from Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri lands at Keflavik Air Base, Iceland, August 28, 2019. This is the B-2s first time landing in Iceland. While in Iceland Airmen from Whiteman con More
Maj. Gen. James Dawkins Jr., Eighth Air Force commander, poses for a photo with Airmen assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing, on Royal Air Force Base Fairford, England, on August 28, 2019. Dawkins flew in a B-2 Spiri More
Maj. Gen. James Dawkins Jr., Eighth Air Force commander, poses for a photo with a pilot call sign Heat, assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing, at Royal Air Force Base Fairford, England, on August 28, 2019. Dawkins fl More
A U.S. Air Force 509th Bomb Wing B-2 Spirit is flanked by two United Kingdom Royal Air Force F-35 Lightning IIs during a Bomber Task Force training exercise over England, Aug. 29, 2019. The BTF consists of Airm More
Tech. Sgt. Flint Almiron, Staff. Sgt. Jose Rangel, and Airman 1st Class Daniel Duenas, services Airmen assigned to the 509th Force Support Squadron, work in the dining facility at RAF Fairford, England, during More
A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing, Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, is refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 351st Aerial Refueling Squadron, RAF Mildenhall, during the B More
Capt. Erik Leitzel, a B-2 Spirit pilot assigned to the 393rd Bomb Squadron at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, stands for an interview with a British journalist on August 30, 2019, at Royal Air Force Fairford More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Glorie Charwisa, A1C Christopher Gonzales and A1C Cory Martin, from the 422nd Communications Squadron stand near the podium after providing communications support for a Bomber Ta More
Senior Airman Christopher Babbitt and Tech Sgt. Jamie Wells, fuel distribution operators from Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, conduct hot-pit refueling on a B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber at Royal Air Base Fairfo More
A B-2 Spirit assigned to Whiteman AFB, Missouri, approaches to receive fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to RAF Mildenhall over the Norwegian Sea, Sept. 5, 2019. This was an extended duration flight that More
A B-2 Spirit lands at Portuguese Air Base #4, Lajes Field, Azores, Portugal. Our long standing NATO ally, provided hot-pit refueling to the B-2 aircraft and showcased the interoperability and readiness capabil More
Master Sgt. Lawrence Price, assigned to the 7th Security Forces Squadron at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, poses for a portrait with 1st Lt. Andrew Williams, assigned to the 509th SFS at Whiteman Air Force Base, More
Royal Air Force F-35 Lightnings from RAF Marham, England, are seen flying from the window of a USAF KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, during a training mission, Sep More
A B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber, assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, two Royal Air Force F-35 Lightning IIs assigned to RAF Marham, England, and two F-15 Eagles assigned to the 48t More
A B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber from the 509th Bomb Wing, Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, flies behind a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, during a training mission More
The Honorable Ben Wallace, United Kingdom secretary of state for defence, along with members of his entourage, pose for a photo with members of the Bomber Task Force assigned to Whiteman Air Force Base, Missou More
A B-2A Spirit bomber assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing leads a delta formation consisting of two F-15C Eagles assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing and two Royal Air Force F-35B Lightnings as they conduct aerial oper More
Tech. Sgt. Gerson Anaya and Staff Sgt. Cody Wells, both assigned to the 509th Logistics Readiness Squadron at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, push equipment into a hangar on Sept. 20, 2019, at Royal Air Forc More
Tech. Sgt. John McCaw, 2nd Logistics Readiness Squadron NCO in charge of ground transportation deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, observes the arrival of the main body of Airmen at RAF Fairford, More
Senior Airman Jourdain Keel, 2nd Logistics Readiness Squadronready team instructor deployed out of Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, drives a forklift full of cargo at RAF Fairford, England, Oct. 7, 2019. Th More
Staff Sgt. Jacob Spillman, Head Quarters United States Air Forces in Europe air traffic controller deployed from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, looks for an incoming B-52H Stratofortress at RAF Fairford, England, More
A B-52H Stratofortress taxis before take off Oct. 10, 2019 for a Bomber Task Force deployment from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, to Royal Air Force Fairford, England. BTF missions enable crews to maintai More
Two B-52H Stratofortresses are parked after arriving from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, to RAF Fairford, England, Oct. 10, 2019. Bomber Task Force Europe 20-1 is a deployment of B-52 Stratofortress aircr More
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 2nd Bomb Wing from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, welcome the first U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress to arrive in support of Bomber Task Force Europe 20-1, Oct. 10, More
A 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief inspects a B-52H Stratofortress before take off for a Bomber Task Force deployment from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, to Royal Air Force Fairford, England, More
Senior Airman Thomas Chase, left, and Andrew Jacobson, 96th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs assigned to Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, hook up an auxiliary power unit to a U.S. Air Force 2nd Bom More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Sean Velazquez, a 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief assigned to Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, performs preflight checks on a B-52H Stratofortress at RAF Fairford, More
A B-52H Stratofortress deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, takes off from RAF Fairford, England, Oct. 14, 2019. The B-52s and Airmen from the 2nd Bomb Wing deployed to improve interoperability wi More
A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, lands at RAF Fairford, England, October 15, 2019. Bomber Task Force Europe 20-1 is a deployment of B-52 bomber aircraft, More
U.S. Airmen from the 2nd Bomber Munitions Squadron assigned to Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, build inert BDU-50 bombs for practice use by B-52H Stratofortresses at RAF Fairford, England October 16, 2019. More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman John Brannon, 2nd Munitions Squadron, deployed out of Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, reviews a checklist before building practice munitions at RAF Fairford, England, October 1 More
A U.S. Air Force 2nd Bomb Wing B-52 Stratofortress from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, takes off in support of Bomber Task Force Europe 20-1, Oct. 17, 2019, at RAF Fairford, England. This deployment allow More
A U.S. Air Force 2nd Bomb Wing B-52 Stratofortress from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, lands after a mission in support of Bomber Task Force Europe 20-1, Oct. 17, 2019, at RAF Fairford, England. This depl More
A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, taxis onto the runway at RAF Fairford, England, Oct. 17, 2019. The B-52s and Airmen from the 2nd Bomb Wing deployed to im More
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 96th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, 2nd Maintenance Squadron, assigned to Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, performs maintenance on a B-52 Stratofortress at RAF Fairford, England, More
Two U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress aircraft deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, taxi onto the runway at RAF Fairford, England, Oct. 17, 2019. The B-52s and Airmen from the 2nd Bomb Wing depl More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jordan Wyatt, 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron 96th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, deployed out of Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, pours oil into the engine of a U.S More
A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, takes off from RAF Fairford, England, to conduct a training sortie in the Black Sea region as part of Bomber Task Force E More
A U.S. Air Force 96th Bomb Squadron weapons systems officer works in the lower deck of a U.S. Air Force 2nd Bomb Wing B-52H Stratofortress from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, in the Black Sea region in su More
Senior Airman Zachary Miller, 96th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, performs pre-flight checks before launching a B-52 Stratofortress while deployed to RAF Fairford, En More
U.S. Airman 1st Class Thomas Chase, 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 96th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, conducts pre-flight checks to ensure the B-52 More
U.S. Air Force Captain "Bang" (left) and 1st Lt. "Enzo" (right) of the 96th Bomber Squadron stationed out of Barksdale Air Force Base, La. pilot a B-52H Stratofortress flying out of RAF Fairford, England while More
A U.S. Air Force 96th Bomber Squadron pilot plugs in flight details on a B-52 Stratofortress assigned to the 2nd Bomb Wing during a mission over the Baltic Sea for Bomber Task Force Europe 20-1, Oct. 23, 2019. More
A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, takes off from RAF Fairford, Oct. 23, 2019. B-52s and Airmen from the 2nd Bomb Wing deployed to improve interoperability More
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 2nd Bomb Wing from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, prepare a U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress for take off during Bomber Task Force Europe 20-1, Oct. 23, 2019, at R More
Two U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress aircraft deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, taxi before taking off at RAF Fairford, England, Oct. 23, 2019. The two bombers flew near the Baltic Sea as a More
A U.S. Air Force 2nd Bomb Wing B-52H Stratofortress from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, is prepared for take-off by 96th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs in support of Bomber Task Force Europe 20 More
A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, lands after a successful mission and aerial refueling training at RAF Fairford, Oct. 25, 2019. The joint flight between t More
French Air Force Dassault Rafales assigned to La Fayette 2/4 Fighter Squadron fly next to the wing of a U.S. Air Force 2nd Bomb Wing B-52H Stratofortress in support of Bomber Task Force Europe 20-1, Oct. 25, 20 More
A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, taxis toward the flightline in support of Global Thunder 20 at RAF Fairford, England, Oct. 28, 2019. Global Thunder is an More
U.S. Air Force Maj. "Chase", an electronic warfare officer assigned to the 96th Bomb Squadron inspects the front of a U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress in preparation for a flight during Bomber Task Force Eur More
U.S. Air Force aircrew from the 100th Air Refueling Wing conduct a crew brief in front of a KC-135 Stratotanker at RAF Mildenhall, U.K. before supplying critical air refueling to a B-52H Stratofortress as part More
U.S. Air Force Airmen of the 2nd Bomb Wing, deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, pose for a group photo in front of a B-52H Stratofortress during Bomber Task Force Europe 20-1 at RAF Fairford, Eng More
Royal Norwegian Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 331st Squadron, Bodø Air Force Base, Norway, fly next to the wing of a U.S. Air Force 2nd Bomb Wing B-52H Stratofortress during training and inte More
A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, takes off for a mission to train with Norwegian counterparts in support of Bomber Task Force Europe 20-1 at RAF Fairford, More
U.S. Air Force Maj. “Fury”, 96th Bomb Squadron pilot, adjusts the throttle of a U.S. Air Force 2nd Bomb Wing B-52H Stratofortress in support of Bomber Task Force Europe 20-1, Oct. 30, 2019, over the United King More
U.S. Air Force Maj. “Fury”, 96th Bomb Squadron pilots, flies a U.S. Air Force 2nd Bomb Wing B-52H Stratofortress during training and integration with the Norwegian Air Force in support of Bomber Task Force Euro More
U.S. Air Force Maj. “Fued”, 96th Bomb Squadron pilots, flies a U.S. Air Force 2nd Bomb Wing B-52H Stratofortress during training and integration with the Norwegian Air Force in support of Bomber Task Force Euro More
A U.S. Air Force 96th Bomb Squadron pilot, positions a U.S. Air Force 2nd Bomb Wing B-52H Stratofortress behind a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker over the Mediterranean Sea in support of Bomber Task Force Eu More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. William Dupre (left), 2nd Maintenance Squadron weapons load team chief, Staff Sgt. Patrick Labastida (top) 2nd Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew member, and Tech. Sgt. Justin Scha More
A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress is escorted by Saudi Arabian F-15C Eagles in support of Bomber Task Force Europe 20-1, Nov. 1, 2019, above Saudi Arabia. The Stratofortress conducted a sortie to the U.S. C More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Noah Rutan, 100th Air Refueling Wing KC-135 Stratotanker boom operator, prepares to refuel a U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress during Bomber Task Force 20-1, Nov. 4, 2019. This More
U.S. Air Force Capt. “Blogan”, 96th Bomb Squadron pilot, visually inspects a U.S. Air Force 2nd Bomb Wing B-52H Stratofortress prior to flight in support of Bomber Task Force Europe 20-1, Nov. 4, 2019, in Souda More
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing prepares to offload fuel into a U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress during Bomber Task Force Europe 20-1, Nov. 6, 2019 over the Bare More
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing at RAF Mildenhall, England, flies a mission to the Barents Sea region of the Arctic during Bomber Task Force 20-1, Nov. 6, 2019. T More
A U.S. Air Force 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief replaces the ejection indicator light on a U.S. Air Force 2nd Bomb Wing B-52H Stratofortress in support of Bomber Task Force Europe 20-1, Nov. 6, 20 More
A U.S. Air Force 96th Bomb Squadron pilot flies a U.S. Air Force 2nd Bomb Wing B-52H Stratofortress during training and integration with the Royal Norwegian Air Force in support of Bomber Task Force Europe 20- More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. John Baker, Bomber Task Force 20-1 and 96th Bomb Squadron commander, from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, speaks during the BTF media day at RAF Fairford, England, Nov. 7, 2019. Med More
Members of local English media and members of the Armed Forces Network capture imagery and record speakers during a media day for Bomber Task Force Europe 20-1 at RAF Fairford, England, Nov. 7, 2019. Local medi More